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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.08, 1,366.42 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.08, 1,366.42 and 294.84 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.08 : 1,366.42 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.08/1,366.42 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.08x = 1,366.42 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.08x = 402,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,875.27/911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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